Vilmart & Cie

Grand Cellier 1er Cru Brut Champagne Blend

9.3290 ratings
9.3138 pro ratings
Rilly-La-Montagne, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
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9.2

The NV Brut Grand Cellier is bright, effusive and wonderfully charming. White flowers, chalk, mint and lemon confit give this mid-weight, nervy Champagne tons of energy. All the elements are so nicely put together. I especially like the energy and crystalline purity here. There are a lot of terrific wines in this range, but the Grand Cellier is quintessentially Vilmart. This release is based on 2019, with the addition of reserve wines from 2018. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: May 2022. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2023)

The NV Brut Grand Cellier is bright, effusive and wonderfully charming. White flowers, chalk, mint and lemon confit give this mid-weight, nervy Champagne tons of energy. All the elements are so nicely put together. I especially like the energy and crystalline purity here. There are a lot of terrific wines in this range, but the Grand Cellier is quintessentially Vilmart. This release is based on 2019, with the addition of reserve wines from 2018. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: May 2022. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2023)

May 25th, 2023
Greg Koslosky

Fresh and crisp with apple , mineral , cranberry notes .

Fresh and crisp with apple , mineral , cranberry notes .

Jul 29th, 2019
Bill Bender

Met up with @Kimberly Anderson and @Chad Anderson in Chicago with my Dad. They brought this outstanding bottle for happy hour at Bellemore. This was 80/20 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir. Creamy, balanced and noticeable purity. Marked acidity and length. Paired 👌🏽 with kampachi crudo apps and exceptional company!

Met up with @Kimberly Anderson and @Chad Anderson in Chicago with my Dad. They brought this outstanding bottle for happy hour at Bellemore. This was 80/20 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir. Creamy, balanced and noticeable purity. Marked acidity and length. Paired 👌🏽 with kampachi crudo apps and exceptional company!

Dec 8th, 2018
Glenn Hugo

Nose of almond biscotti. The palate shows stone fruit, key lime cheesecake. Delicious

Nose of almond biscotti. The palate shows stone fruit, key lime cheesecake. Delicious

Nov 18th, 2017
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Always amazing

Always amazing

Sep 12th, 2017
Jennifer DiDomizio

Like pillows of lemon meringue and clouds of quince. Ethereal.

Like pillows of lemon meringue and clouds of quince. Ethereal.

3 people found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2015
Antonio Gianola

70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. Disgorged November 2014. Always recommend

70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. Disgorged November 2014. Always recommend

2 people found it helpfulJan 7th, 2016
Ryan Brazell

Rise Over Run

9.5

A minor celebration was in order.

A minor celebration was in order.

2 people found it helpfulDec 7th, 2015
Cathrine Todd

70% Chardonnay & 30% Pinot Noir from two parcels in Rilly-la-Montagne. Does not go through malolactic. Oak aging in large barrelS. Always liked this producer and feel he goes a lot easier on the oak now. Good weight, a food Champagne. Intense chalky notes with touch of toast and tarragon. A strong finish that ends with rich flavors of lemon confit and orange zest.

70% Chardonnay & 30% Pinot Noir from two parcels in Rilly-la-Montagne. Does not go through malolactic. Oak aging in large barrelS. Always liked this producer and feel he goes a lot easier on the oak now. Good weight, a food Champagne. Intense chalky notes with touch of toast and tarragon. A strong finish that ends with rich flavors of lemon confit and orange zest.

2 people found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2015
Anne Moses

Partner Patz & Hall

9.3

Yes,please

Yes,please

1 person found it helpfulDec 6th, 2015